CARPENTER

Job Summary

Perform carpentry tasks by reading blueprints, measuring and cutting materials, building structures, assembling furniture, and conducting repairs to meet project specifications and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings, and sketches to fully understand project requirements
• Measure and calculate the size and quantity of materials needed for each task
• Cut, shape, and smooth lumber and other materials such as fiberglass according to measurements
• Build window frames, doors, staircases, and frame buildings using raw or pre-constructed materials
• Lay out floorings, roofings, or drywalls ensuring they are level and properly aligned
• Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, and shelves, and install them at designated locations
• Inspect sites and perform repairs or maintenance as needed
• Construct scaffolding and other temporary construction structures
• Operate electrical and manual tools such as powered saws, hammers, and rulers safely and effectively
• Follow safety guidelines consistently during all work activities
• Work night shifts, Sundays, public holidays, and odd hours as required by customer demands
• Maintain good physical condition and endurance to perform physically demanding tasks

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Proven experience as a carpenter
• Hands-on experience working with carpentry materials
• Strong understanding of carpentry techniques and installation methods
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings